workshop

noun

work·​shop ˈwərk-ˌshäp How to pronounce workshop (audio)
1
: a small establishment where manufacturing or handicrafts are carried on
2
3
: a usually brief intensive educational program for a relatively small group of people that focuses especially on techniques and skills in a particular field

Examples of workshop in a Sentence

He's in his workshop working on the lawnmower. a workshop for making high-end furniture
Recent Examples on the Web All of the attendees of the workshop will be listed in the song credits when it is released. Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2024 In late March, the council held its first workshop session and generated a large wish list of new projects. Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2024 For the ambitious group exhibition, the house enlisted the Italian curator Federica Sala to pair 10 international designers with sixteen Italian craft workshops. Monica Khemsurov, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2024 The community violence workshop Kourtney was involved in setting up will take place Saturday at 8:30 a.m. at Ewing Marion Kauffman School. Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2024 Herzog and the workshop students will honor the resilience of the La Palma island residents, who endured 84 days of devastation wrought by the Cumbre Vieja volcano. Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 15 Apr. 2024 In addition to the main home, there’s also a 3,500-square-foot guesthouse that’s currently being used by the ranch’s full-time gatekeeper, as well as a workshop, six-car garage, and of course, those breathtaking grounds with endless recreational opportunities. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2024 Throughout the four days, students became even more inspired to accomplish their dreams through career workshops, performances, personal makeovers, and networking opportunities. Essence, 11 Apr. 2024 Mir, then a junior, didn't just go on to create a workshop to teach middle schoolers about the fundamentals of journalism. Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1556, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of workshop was in 1556

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“Workshop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/workshop. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.

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workshop

noun
work·​shop ˈwərk-ˌshäp How to pronounce workshop (audio)
1
: a shop where manufacturing or the production of handicrafts is carried on
2
3
: a usually brief educational program for a small group of people that focuses especially on techniques and skills in a particular field

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